Roman Catholic Diocese of Córdoba (Mexico)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Córdoba is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church located in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Xalapa.

History

The Diocese of Córdoba was erected on May 21, 2000, by Pope John Paul II, carved out of the Archdiocese of Xalapa and the Diocese of Orizaba.

Episcopal Ordinaries

The following is a list of the bishops who have served as ordinary of the Diocese of Córdoba:

• Eduardo Patiño Leal (2000 - 2020)
• Eduardo Cirilo Carmona Ortega, C.O.R.C. (2020 - present)

Territorial Extent

The diocese encompasses a portion of the state of Veracruz. Its boundaries are defined by specific municipalities within the region.

Cathedral

The diocesan see is located in the city of Córdoba, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Organization

The diocese is organized into vicariates and parishes, each headed by a priest. The vicariates serve as administrative and pastoral units within the larger diocesan structure. The current bishop oversees the administration and pastoral care of the diocese, assisted by a curia and other diocesan officials.